Buxton Pubwatch shows small-minded mentality
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Archives for June 29, 2005
Niche brands' race for space
There's little room at the inn for boutique cider products... but that could be changing Walk into most supermarkets and you'll see an ever-growing...
Food safety: whose responsibility is it?
Periodically, when food poisoning outbreaks hit the headlines, the public gets understandably outraged about the issue. Television documentary series...
Drink Talking: Tony Payne
The Federation of Licensed Victuallers' Associations fights hard for members' rights, says chief executive Tony Payne.I would like to invite David...
Sitting pretty
For many hosts, working out how to make the best use of space inside their pub is a daunting prospect. But it doesn't take much to get it right and...
Canterbury case proves trade landmark
The trade has won a landmark legal case against Canterbury City Council after a High Court judge ruled its licensing policy to be 'unlawful. The...
Juniper unveils its menu
Barracuda has unveiled the menu that will be offered at its new trading format, Juniper Inns. The first Juniper Inn will be officially opened next...
Safety fears over shift managers' attitudes
by John Harrington Managed pub and bar operators are risking the safety of their venues by employing up to five managers working in shifts, rather...
It's time to sing a new song
Gastro pubs have passed their sell-by date, says The Daily Telegraph's pub writer ADAM EDWARDS the next big thing for the licensed trade will be the...
Who holds the licence?
QWe are a small operating company with a number of houses in a limited area. We now find that the local police have objected to us making application...
Belhaven:
braced for change, geared for growth Belhaven, Scotland's largest local brewer and retailer, is bracing itself for next year's smoke ban in...
Recycling charge looms for pubcos
by Ewan Turney Pubcos may be forced to fork out an extra £55,000 in recycling fees from the start of next year under new Government packaging waste...
Francis Patton joins licensing fees panel
Punch's customer services director Francis Patton has been appointed to the panel that will examine the new licensing fees. The Independent Review...
Cider sales sparkle
With value sales up a staggering 10% on last year, and attractive profit margins, cider presents a great opportunity for hosts to build profit. Nigel...
Police warn host over 'discriminatory' sign
by Tony Halstead A licensee has found himself embroiled in a race row after putting up a sign banning travellers from his pub. The Gypsy Council...
Spark up!
Take your chance to respond to the smoking consultation, speak up for your pub and add your voice to The Publican's submission to the Department of...
Masked men wield crowbars in robbery
Pub staff were threatened with crowbars during a raid at a Midlands pub. Four masked men burst into the staff quarters of the Newdigate Arms in...
Lack of licence applications may close four in ten pubs
As many as four in 10 pubs could face closure in November for failing to apply for their new licences in time.Local authority workers and licensing...
Licensing: it's time to act
The PMA Team, Deputy Editor Licensing minister James Purnell does not pull his punches on what lies ahead for licensees and local authorities. 'I'm...
Trade leaders question alcohol-related crime
by Tony Halstead Trade leaders have poured scorn on new police figures that claim alcohol-fuelled violence linked to pubs has soared 15% in a year....
Bernard Brindley
Pubcos should use their buying power to tackle tenants' utility bills says licensee of the White Lion, Pailton, nr Rugby Taking up the point that...
Are you looking forward to Live 8 this weekend?
Judith Allen Mug House Caines Worcestershire 'To be honest, I don't know much about it apart from it's something to do with Bob Geldof and they've...
Hosts told to pay Sky £8,265.72
Satellite broadcaster Sky has won a case against licensees who showed sport at their pub on their domestic contract. Sky staff noticed that the Sky...
Magners muscles in
Although a relative newcomer, Magners has already claimed packaged cider's top spot in the on-trade, with 30.6% market share Undoubtedly the...
Interbrew to invest £1m in Staropramen as sales soar
Interbrew UK is to pump £1m into the marketing of imported Czech lager Staropramen.This will include a new font and bottle design for a brand which...
Everything under
the Sun Home-made dishes with an international flavour and a list of guest ales have helped the Sciclunas build a loyal clientele at the Sun Inn in...
Britons eager for quality food
Britons are more willing to buy expensive, top-quality food than ever before. This 'democratisation of luxury is demonstrated by the rising market...
TUC in campaign for total pub smoking ban
by Ewan Turney The Trade Unions Congress (TUC) is urging bar staff to push health secretary Patricia Hewitt for a total smoking ban. Last week,...
Reining in of council tendencies
The success of the High Court challenge to Canterbury Council over its licensing policy will clearly have far-reaching im- plications, but whether it...